The powerful engine of the BR 430 Backpack Blower features advanced engine technology which provides cleaner emissions and better fuel economy than standard 2-stroke engines. Also, an advanced anti-vibration system reduces vibration levels for extended professional use. A large fuel tank provides longer run times between refueling, plus back padding, broad shoulder straps and a rubberized grip pro...Read More

STIHL ElastoStart™
The ElastoStart™ starter handle is an exclusive feature of STIHL. It is a starting grip with a built-in shock absorber that helps reduce the effort when pulling on the starter cord. The ElastoStart™ starter grip noticeably reduces the sudden peak forces (compression) normally felt during cranking. The forces which occur at the grip after the first compression stroke are smoothed out.

Standard Features

Common Features for Backpack Blowers
View the features common to many STIHL backpack blowers.

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Note: STIHL recommends use of fuel with no more than 10% Ethanol content. Using fuel with greater than 10% Ethanol content may cause damage to your equipment and may void your STIHL warranty. Learn More…

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HP Ultra is a fully synthetic 2-cycle engine oil specially suited for high performance chainsaws and power tools. This oil has outstanding engine cleaning characteristics, plus “ultra” superior lubricating qualities in comparison to other 2-cycle engine oils. It is ideal for use in STIHL 4-MIX® engines. This oil is biodegradable, degrading by 80% in 21 days.

•2.6 oz. bottle makes 1 gallon mix

•5.2 oz. bottle makes 2 gallon mix

•6.4 oz. bottle makes 2 1/2 gallon mix

•12.8 oz. bottle makes 5 gallon mix

STIHL recommends a mix of 50:1 high-quality 89 octane or higher unleaded gasoline to STIHL engine oil. This same mix ratio should be used during break-in.

The latest advance in gasoline can technology is here with No-Spill® fuel containers. Featuring a special treated body for low permeation, thumb-button flow controls for easier pouring, and a wide and stable base design to reduce upsets, No-Spill® fuel containers help ensure that the gasoline goes into your tank, not on the ground or into the air. Fill even smaller-sized tanks without spilling – flow stops automatically when the tank becomes full. With 1¼-gallon, 2 ½-gallon and 5-gallon sizes available, you’re sure to find one that fits your needs. Ask your local STIHL Dealer about No-Spill® fuel containers. Don’t settle for anything less.

Meets California Air Resources Board Phase II requirements for sale or use in California. No-Spill® gasoline cans are tested and certified to ASTM F-852-99 standard specification for portable gasoline containers for consumer use and our diesel and kerosene cans are tested and certified to ASTM F-976-02 standard specification for portable kerosene and diesel containers for consumer use.

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BR 430 Description

The powerful engine of the BR 430 Backpack Blower features advanced engine technology which provides cleaner emissions and better fuel economy than standard 2-stroke engines. Also, an advanced anti-vibration system reduces vibration levels for extended professional use. A large fuel tank provides longer run times between refueling, plus back padding, broad shoulder straps and a rubberized grip provide support and comfort for the user.

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BR 430 is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 105.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Gravy from Superb powerI bought this blower to pick up where my Poulan left off. It has done quite an amazing job as well. It has proven that even three trees full of 12in wide maple leaves is no match even on the rainiest of days. One warning, do not use over soft soil it will blow a hole right in the Earth. I stand by Stihl for all my yard products, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, you name it

Date published: 2018-02-08

Rated 5 out of 5 by Harrisdm from This product works great for my application.I have a stihl 56C-E blower but it would not handle the hugh volume of wet leaves around my dock area. So I purchased the 430 back pack blower. It easily handied the job. I then found I could use it to remove 6" snow from my side walk and use it to blow water off after washing the car.

Date published: 2018-02-05

Rated 5 out of 5 by Courtney12 from Love My New BR 430I bought this blower for my husband this Christmas and we both have thoroughly enjoyed using it. The power is amazing! I used to hate using his old blower bc it was heavy and I could hardly start it. Now with this bad daddy I can start it easily and have no problem toting it around at 125 lbs. I enjoy the power it packs and now I can get our yard and our rental yard done in half the time it used to take me with just our yard! I thoroughly enjoy STIHL and all the products they have to offer! So worth the money spent!!

Date published: 2018-02-05

Rated 4 out of 5 by Benjamin18 from Good blowerI bought this blower to use at my house and it has plenty of power for what I need. I use the stihl br 600's nozzle on it to have extra air volume and it works better because it has a bigger opening than the 430's nozzle since Its Opening is a little small . So I recommend using the Br 600's Nozzle on it. But other than that it's a great blower. Very happy with it.

Date published: 2018-02-03

Rated 4 out of 5 by rockycolavito from difficult to get intoVery difficult to don. I pulled back/shoulder muscles upon first use. At 22+ pounds w/o fuel it is not for old men!.

Date published: 2018-02-03

Rated 1 out of 5 by Mickey1201 from BR 430 starts when it wants toIt is very difficult to start, it seems to flood every time and has done it from day one using the pre mixed Stihl fuel. It gives you a slight try to start and stalls and then the pull rope will not pull. You let the BR 430 sit for a couple of days and the starter rope and pulley are ready to go again but it might start or not. Total waste of money, I should bring back to selling dealer it is less than eight months old and only used five times.

Date published: 2018-01-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by spitfyr12 from Very strong blower, quite glad I bought itBought a house in 2016 on more property - and with a lot more trees. My first leaf season was miserable with all the raking, bagging, and using my little battery powered blower from the old house. This year I got smart and bought a BR 430 after it was recommended by several friends, and it is quite simply amazing. Plenty of power to blow leaves wet or dry, soil, gravel, sticks, branches, pine cones, whatever. It cut my average leaf cleanup time by about 75% which made me want to do the job more often!!! I have put at least 12 hours on this blower just in Nov & Dec 2017 with no issues whatsoever. Started with their MotoMix fuel for the first few hours and ended up making my own 93 octane non-ethanol with their HP Ultra oil mixed in. The thing runs great either way and starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull every time regardless of temps or time since last use. Very impressed, it's my first Stihl purchase and definitely won't be my last. Thanks much & keep making great products!

Date published: 2017-12-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by 7Yardman from Got to love it!Really great piece of equipment, very powerful, very reliable. Was a great choice. Also appreciate Mike & Mark at Doc's in Massilion Ohio for there friendly, fine service.

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